Asian Organized Crime

Asian organized crime syndicates are behind many serious crimes whose impact is felt on a global level. Their criminal activities are not limited to Asia itself but are carried out in countries all over the world.

At INTERPOL, we run a project known as AOC (Asian Organized Crime) that works to combat these complex and pervasive crime networks.

The Project offers a strategic overview of the problem and coordinates operations in the field, bringing together multiple countries in joint action.

It also provides a forum in which law enforcement agencies across the entire globe can share intelligence and experience. The Asia-Pacific Expert Group on Organized Crime meets regularly to exchange information on updated crime trends and modus operandi, and to steer joint operations.

Illegal football gambling

Operation Soga is an ongoing tactical operation coordinated by INTERPOL, which aims to identify and dismantle the international criminal networks behind illegal soccer gambling. The operation also has an impact on other crimes such as corruption, money laundering and prostitution as the same networks are connected to all these activities.

In total, the five phases of the operation have made more than 8,400 arrests, seized almost USD 40 million in cash, and closed down some 3,400 illegal gambling dens which handled almost USD 5.7 billion worth of bets.